Henry A. Smith to Family

Item Description

Title: Henry A. Smith to Family

Author

Smith, Henry A., d. 1864

Recipient

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Source Document

Extent: 4 pages

Date Created: August 14, 1862

Description

Six miles south of Culpeper (Virginia) two letters included dated Aug 15 and Aug 15. Topics include an exchange of fire near the Orange Court House, the numerous rebel deaths, injuries, and prisoners, and another terrible battle at Culpeper with references to Jackson, Banks and John Pope.